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15 Best Things To Do in Gran Canaria

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Gran Canaria — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - From your hotel to Puerto Base: the easy start (and why pickup matters)
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket - Skip-the-line ticket value: what $32 really buys you
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Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket

2.Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket

Poema del Mar skip-the-line ticket in Gran Canaria: 35 ecosystems, the curved window, Deep Sea, El Veril, and a 400,000L cylinder tank.

4.8

“everything didn't see a sign for feeding crocodile. Which people could go to see.Otherwise just have to be lucky”

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Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour - Going down to 25 metres: depth, safety, and what you’ll actually see
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Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

3.Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

A 40-minute Golden Shark submarine tour in Puerto de Mogán, down to 25 metres, passing shipwrecks with a 9-language audio guide.

4.4

“Amazing experience. For transportation, even I called them 2 hours before the event, they managed to add me to shuttle bus. From pickup to drop off, very nice.”

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Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes - Finding the camel station from Charca Maspalomas (and not getting lost)
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Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes

4.Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes

30-minute camel ride through Maspalomas sand dunes on a comfy 2-seater saddle with Sahawari guides. Insurance included from $21.

4.4

“Fabulous activity. Totally safe and well managed. The camels were well looked after. It was a great place to spend 30 mi used wondering rou d on the back of a camel. Very good value for money .”

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Guided tour of the Banana World - The Guided Banana Farm Walk: what you learn (and how to ask better questions)
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Guided tour of the Banana World

5.Guided tour of the Banana World

Visit Banana World in Gran Canaria for a guided banana-farm tour in an 1804 restored house, with tastings and banana-based products.

5.0

“Must see😎 I have seen bananas growing around the world but so far not like here in the Canary Islands. Our tour guide was very good on all levels . Answered all my questions and more . Her parents should be proud to have a smart personable child. The varieties and information of the banana…”

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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise - Getting to Puerto Base: Transfers From the Southern Coast
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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

7.From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

2.5-hour dolphin cruise off Gran Canaria on Spirit of the Sea: glass-bottom views, expert ID, and a free return voucher if none.

4.3

“We got to see dolphins which was amazing. Recommend taking sea sickness tablets (which can be purchased over the counter from a local pharmacy) - we did and were not sea sick but lots of people were. Staff very kind and helpful to sea sickness passengers, especially children.”

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - Where You Meet the Boat in Puerto Rico (and Why Timing Matters)
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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

From Mogán/Maspalomas/Arguineguín: Gran Canaria Day Tour - Pickup From Mogán/Maspalomas and Around: Where the Day Starts
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From Mogán/Maspalomas/Arguineguín: Gran Canaria Day Tour

10.From Mogán/Maspalomas/Arguineguín: Gran Canaria Day Tour

A full 8-hour guided bus tour across Gran Canaria’s north, with free time in Arucas and Firgas, canyon panoramas, Tejeda views, and aloe.

4.2

“Our guide was absolutely brilliant. Really friendly and informative. Good mix of activities. An extended stay in Arucas due to a coach problem was actually a blessing in disguise, so I would suggest actually spending a little longer there deliberately if possible. Overall an excellent day out.”

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El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options - Enter the stables: gear up, meet your horse, and get oriented
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El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

11.El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

Ride gentle horses through Gran Canaria’s volcanic hills for 1–2 hours, with optional hotel transfers and big views of Maspalomas dunes.

4.5

“We were picked up at the hotel. Short drive into the hills where the ranch was. We each received a horse that fit us. They were very nice and well-trained. The guide was Finnish and informed us a bit about the region. We took the long tour, but I think the shorter one would have…”

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Maspalomas: Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows - Your 1-Day Ticket: What’s Included (and What Isn’t)
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Maspalomas: Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows

Maspalomas: Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park Entry Ticket - Tickets and timing: how to enter and use your day best
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Maspalomas: Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park Entry Ticket

13.Maspalomas: Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park Entry Ticket

Thrilling, family-friendly water park in Maspalomas with 40+ slides, a kid zone, and optional sea lion encounters. Practical tips included.

4.2

“Entry was quick, had to pay 5 euros to hire a sunbed. Short queues, lots of slides to choose from. Food expensive but you get a lot for your money and it was good quality.We had a great day and would definitely go again. Kids loved it!”

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South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour - Pickup, Timing, and Getting to the Starting Point Fast
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South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour

15.South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour

Off-road jeep tour of South Gran Canaria: Roque Noblo views, Lake Chira, Tirajana coffee stop, and the Valley of Thousand Palms.

4.5

“Great expedition. We enjoyed it a lot. The guide was excellent. He provided a lot of interesting information about the island. The views were breathtaking. We highly recommend it!”

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